Beef vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Parmesan Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and parmesan cheese:
- Both beef and parmesan cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 42% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is similar to parmesan cheese for protein, carbs and fat. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 62% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and beef are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and beef contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 41% more protein than beef - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef and parmesan cheese are high in saturated fat. Parmesan cheese has 102% more saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Parmesan cheese has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beef and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 68 times more Vitamin A than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has 850% more Vitamin D than beef - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Beef | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 174% more iron than parmesan cheese - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Beef is a great source of potassium and it has 199% more potassium than parmesan cheese - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, parmesan cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.297 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.272 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does beef or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 40% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is beef or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both beef and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 40% more protein than beef - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does beef or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Parmesan cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.